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  • 04/25/2017 5:30 PM | Anonymous

    Post-Death Administration: Basics of Handling Affairs When a Loved One Passes


    Tuesday, April 25, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.


    Presented by Alma Soongi Beck, Esq. (Lakin Spears LLP)


    Bar Association of San Francisco, 301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor, Board Room, San Francisco, CA 94111


    1.5 General CLE Credits


    Overview: When a loved one passes away, there are many issues the survivors need to navigate during an already extremely difficult time. Life changes can drastically impact estate plans. This training will uncover the details that need tending to, both at the time of death and afterward.

    This is a free training open to all attorneys, paralegals, law students, and those interested in the legal field.  To sign up e-mail MCLE@ALRP.ORG

  • 04/08/2017 10:00 AM | Anonymous

    http://canalalliance.org/KYR/


    Canal Alliance is partnering with the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) and Dominican University of California to train community members to present Know Your Rights (KYR) workshops to immigrant communities.


    What Topics will be Covered?


    The Workshop will include training in how to conduct Know Your Rights presentations to immigrant communities, and a discussion about community response to potential raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including what a rapid response would look like and how to document immigrant rights violations.


    The workshop will be led by:

    Grisel Ruiz, ILRC Staff Attorney

    Natasha Baker, Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP

    Lucia Martel-Dow, Canal Alliance Director of Immigration Legal Services

    Alyssa Simpson, Senior Attorney at Canal Alliance


    Who Should Attend?

    Representatives from community-based organizations, service providers, lawyers, community leaders, advocates, and concerned citizens are all invited to participate. Knowledge of immigration law is not required.


    Why Should You Attend?

    Every human has rights. Our goal is to empower participants to conduct Know Your Rights trainings within communities that may be targeted by ICE. After taking this training, you will have the knowledge to provide immigrants with the information and tools they need to protect themselves in the face of raids, abuse, and exploitation.


    When: Saturday, April 8, 2017 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

    Where: Dominican University – Guzman Hall 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901


  • 04/04/2017 12:00 PM | Anonymous

    Tuesday, April 4, 2017

    Registration & Check-in: 11:30 am-noon

    Presentation: Noon - 1 pm

    $30.00 Advance Registration

    $40.00 Day of Event


    Register online at http://tinyurl.com/zx9j9j5. 

    By phone call 510-272-6483. In person: ask for a registration form at the reference desk.


    Please note: This class is not an introduction to Lexis Advance. This class is geared towards legal researchers who have some familiarity with the basics of using the Lexis Advance database.


    The Alameda County Law Library currently subscribes to the online version of California Forms of Pleading and Practice—Annotated, a comprehensive resource with wide coverage of California legal procedure. The title provides the researcher with guidance for all types of civil actions and proceedings and, in addition, provides a wealth of legal document templates and forms.


    The digital version is currently available through the Lexis Advance database on ACLL public access computers. With its detailed editing, it is an excellent place to begin most any California procedural legal research project.


    This session will cover the topics -

    Introduction to California Forms of Pleading and Practice (CA FP&P)—Annotated

    Restricting your search on Lexis Advance to CA FP&P material only

    Searching CA FP&P using Lexis Advance

    Searching CA FP&P using keywords and phrases

    Searching the online Table of Contents

    Searching CA FP&P—index only

    Searching for a form template

    Downloading and emailing sections from Lexis Advance


    Instructor: Nancy McEnroe, Reference Librarian, ACLL


  • 04/01/2017 5:16 PM | Anonymous

    DISRUPTORS VS. PREDATORS

    LEVERAGING FEDERAL RESOURCES TO MITIGATE YOUR RISK

    April 12, 2017 | 1 PM – 3 PM PT
    Don’t let your small business fall prey to common predatory practices and fraud!  Disruptors vs. Predators is designed for startups, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and incubators, delivering valuable information about federal resourceto prevent your business from becoming a victim.  Engage with a panel of experts from across the federal government focused on helping startups succeed.  This event is free and open to the public.  Space is limited.  Please register by April 11, 2017.

     

    Participating Agencies:

    United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) · Federal Trade Commission (FTC) · International Trade Administration (ITA) · Small Business Administration (SBA) · Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

     

    Disruptors vs. Predators Program Flyer

    TRADEMARK BASICS: 
    WHAT EVERY SMALL BUSINESS SHOULD KNOW NOW, NOT LATER

    April 7, 2017 | 9 AM – 11 AM PT
    Does your business have an amazing brand name? Do you want to learn how to protect it?  A federally registered trademark can be your business's most valuable asset. 
    Jason Lott, USPTO Attorney Advisor for Trademark Educational Outreach, will present trademark basics and answer your questions.  You'll discover basic facts about trademarks and how they differ from patents, copyrights, domain names, and business names.  You'll also learn how to select a trademark that is federally registrable and legally protectable. 

    This event is intended for individuals with a beginning to intermediate level of trademark knowledge.
      The event is free and open to the public with limited space; please register here by April 6, 2017.

    Utility and Design Patent Specialist 1-on-1 Meetings!

    The Silicon Valley USPTO offers the ability for entrepreneurs and independent inventors to schedule a twenty minute 1-on-1 in-person meeting with a USPTO utility or design patent prosecution specialist to discuss the patent process at our regional office in San Jose City Hall.  The meetings will provide individuals with an opportunity to seek assistance with their inventions and the patent process, and serve as a complement to our ongoing educational programming.  Register here for appointments in April and May.

    Upcoming Events
    See full event listing

    • April 7, 2017, 12 PM - 1 PM PT
      Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour
      Silicon Valley USPTO
      Tour of the Silicon Valley regional office and its available resources to entrepreneurs and innovators.
    • April 11, 2017, 9 AM – 10 AM PT
      Patent Quality Chat – Simulcast
      Silicon Valley USPTO
      View and discuss the Patent Quality Chat webcast “Examination Time Analysis.”
    • April 11, 2017, 12 PM - 1 PM PT
      Trademark Tuesday
      Silicon Valley USPTO
      The Trademark Assistance Center provides trademark basics and answers questions via video conference.
    • April 12, 2017, 1 PM - 3 PM PT
      Disruptors vs. Predators: Leveraging Federal Resources to Mitigate Your Risk
      Silicon Valley USPTO
      Don’t let your small business fall prey to common predatory practices and fraud!  Five federal agencies provide education and prevention resources.
    • April 20, 2017, 12 PM - 1 PM PT 
      Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn"
      Silicon Valley USPTO
      Supervisory patent examiner helps inventors and entrepreneurs during live information session.
    • April 25, 2017, 8 AM – 2 PM PT
      2017 Design Day – Live Stream
      Silicon Valley USPTO
      Join us for a lively discussion about all aspects of design patents.
    • April 25, 2017, 5 PM - 7 PM PT
      World IP Day--Silicon Valley
      Silicon Valley USPTO
      The Bay Area intellectual property (IP) community is invited to a reception celebrating World Intellectual Property Day, Innovation--Improving Lives.
    • April 27, 2017, 12 PM - 2 PM PT
      Hands-on Patent Search Workshop
      Silicon Valley USPTO
      Supervisory patent examiner will provide hands-on training on patent searching and using USPTO search tools.
    • April 29, 2017, 10 AM – 4 PM PT
      STEM Central
      Santa Clara Central Park Library
      Stop by the Silicon Valley USPTO station for information and activities.
    • May 5, 2017, 12 PM - 1 PM PT
      Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour
      Silicon Valley USPTO
      Tour of the Silicon Valley regional office and its available resources to entrepreneurs and innovators.
    • May 9, 2017, 12 PM PT - 1 PM PT
      Trademark Tuesday
      Silicon Valley USPTO
      The Trademark Assistance Center provides trademark basics and answers questions via video conference.
    • May 18, 2017, 12 PM - 1 PM PT 
      Patent Brown Bag "Lunch and Learn"
      Silicon Valley USPTO
      Supervisory patent examiner helps inventors and entrepreneurs during live information session.
    • May 23, 2017, 12 PM - 2 PM PT
      Hands-on Patent Search Workshop
      Silicon Valley USPTO
      Supervisory patent examiner will provide hands-on training on patent searching and using USPTO search tools.

    The Silicon Valley, known as one of the most prodigious and innovative entrepreneurial communities in the country, was selected as our West Coast presence to assist the USPTO in fostering and protecting innovation.  Looking for information focused on startups? Visit our Startup Resources page.


  • 03/27/2017 11:14 AM | Anonymous

    http://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/CIP-Info-Packet.pdf

     

    As a court interpreter, you will play a key role in our trial courts by interpreting for defendants, litigants and witnesses, thereby helping to insure access to justice for thousands of Californians with limited English proficiency. In a state where over 200 languages are spoken, the need for qualified court interpreters is tremendous.  You will have the opportunity to experience California’s cultural diversity firsthand and be part of a select group of specially trained professionals who have merged their language skills and their ideals of public service in the rewarding career of court interpreting.

     

    Staff of the Court Interpreters Program

    courtinterpreters@jud.ca.gov

    1-866-310-0689 (toll free)

  • 03/15/2017 2:11 PM | Anonymous

    April 4, 2017. Using LEXIS Advance to Search California Forms of Pleading and Practice


    1 Hour of Participatory MCLE Credit

    Tuesday, April 4, 2017

    Registration & Check-in: 11:30 am-noon

    Presentation: Noon - 1 pm

    $30.00 Advance Registration

    $40.00 Day of Event


    Register online at http://tinyurl.com/zx9j9j5.  By phone call 510-272-6483. In person: ask for a registration form at the reference desk.  Please note: This class is not an introduction to Lexis Advance. This class is geared towards legal researchers who have some familiarity with the basics of using the Lexis Advance database.

    The Alameda County Law Library currently subscribes to the online version of California Forms of Pleading and Practice—Annotated, a comprehensive resource with wide coverage of California legal procedure. The title provides the researcher with guidance for all types of civil actions and proceedings and, in addition, provides a wealth of legal document templates and forms.


    The digital version is currently available through the Lexis Advance database on ACLL public access computers. With its detailed editing, it is an excellent place to begin most any California procedural legal research project.


    This session will cover the topics -

    Introduction to California Forms of Pleading and Practice (CA FP&P)—Annotated

    Restricting your search on Lexis Advance to CA FP&P material only

    Searching CA FP&P using Lexis Advance

    Searching CA FP&P using keywords and phrases

    Searching the online Table of Contents

    Searching CA FP&P—index only

    Searching for a form template

    Downloading and emailing sections from Lexis Advance


    Instructor: Nancy McEnroe, Reference Librarian, ACLL


  • 03/15/2017 2:08 PM | Anonymous

    Thursday, March 16, 2017 -  New Changes to Berkeley Rent Control Ordinance

    1.5 Hours of Participatory MCLE Credit

    Register/ Check-in: 11:30 am - Noon

    Presentation: Noon - 1:30 pm

    $35.00 Advance Registration

    $45.00 Day of Event

    To register online: go to http://tinyurl.com/zvfgbn5 . 

    By phone: please call 510-272-6483. 

    In person: ask for a registration form at the reference desk


    PROGRAM:


    Learn how Measure AA has amended owner move-in evictions.  This workshop will go over the recent changes to the Berkeley Rent Control Ordinance by focusing on the new owner move-in eviction requirements, procedures and obligations. It will cover the increase in relocation funds and the additional tenant protections.


    About the Speakers:


    Speakers Matt Brown, Esq. and Matthew Siegel, Esq. are both staff attorneys for the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board.


    Matthew Siegel: Staff Attorney at Berkeley Rent Board. Practicing law with an emphasis in Landlord-Tenant law since 1997


    Matt Brown: Supervising Staff Attorney at Berkeley Rent Board. Practicing law since 1996 and has been at Rent Board since 2004.


  • 03/08/2017 11:39 AM | Anonymous

    Date:  Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    Location:  ACBA, 1000 Broadway, Suite 480, Oakland
    MCLE:  1 hr general credit
    Cost:  FREE for ACBA Members, $75 for Non Members


    Speakers:

    Otis LanderholmLanderholm Immigration, A.P.C.

    Otis Landerholm founded Landerholm Immigration, A.P.C., a deportation defense firm, in 2010. A graduate of Golden Gate University School of Law, Mr. Landerholm was named to the 2015 Northern California Rising Stars list. Otis greatly enjoys learning languages. He speaks both Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.

    Madhuri Nemali, Cameo Law Group

    Madhuri Nemali received her B.A. in Communication from University of California, Davis, and her J.D. from Santa Clara University, School of Law. While at SCU, Madhuri interned at the Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center's immigration clinic and learned firsthand how her skills and passion could have a significant impact on her clientele. After graduation, Madhuri was a volunteer attorney at the International Institute of the Bay Area, and went on to become a graduate fellow at KGACLC, where she ran the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for the immigration clinic. Madhuri then went on to be a staff attorney at Apoyo Legal Migrante Asociado, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing immigration-based legal services.

    Moderator

    Gautam JagannathSocial Justice Collaborative

    Gautam has always been passionate about defense law. He attended Northeastern University School of Law, the nation’s leading public interest law school, with the goal to become a public defender. Noticing the impact of criminal law on low-income immigrants, Gautam was drawn to immigration law during law school. He strongly believes that deportation is punishment and is an inappropriate result of the criminal justice system. He is a professor of constitutional and criminal law.




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